SNOWBOARDING
Snowboarding at Ski Sapphire Valley in Sapphire, NC offers a relaxed, approachable experience that’s especially enjoyable for beginners and casual riders looking to spend a fun day on the snow. The resort’s compact layout, featuring a 1,600‑foot main run with a 200‑foot vertical drop and a dedicated learning slope with a moving carpet lift, creates an ideal environment for first‑time snowboarders to build confidence and practice basic turns without pressure. You’ll find the atmosphere friendly and low‑key, with easy access from parking to the slopes and professional instructors available to help with lessons if needed. While it doesn’t offer steep or highly technical terrain like larger resorts, what makes snowboarding here unique is its focus on accessibility, family‑oriented fun, and scenic Blue Ridge Mountain surroundings that make every run feel enjoyable and stress‑free.
HILL STATS
3400 ft
PEAK ELEVATION
3200 FT
BASE ELEVATION
200 FT
VERTICAL DROP
2
NUMBER OF SLOPES
3
NUMBER OF LIFTS
8
SKIABLE ACRES
BEGINNER
1 SLOPES
INTERMEDIATE
1 SLOPES
EXPERT
0 SLOPES
TERRAIN PARK
0 SLOPES
SEASON
DECEMBER 13 – SEASON BEGINS
LATE MARCH – SEASON ENDS
SLOPE HOURS
RESORT CAN CLOSE BECAUSE OF WEATHER
Please be aware that weather conditions may force Ski Sapphire to close for short periods thru the season. This is rare but can happen. High winds, dense fog and heavy rain occasionally force the area to close…
Please check the [Snow Report] and/or call 828-743-7663 for last minute changes.
LIFT TICKETS
Tickets can ONLY be purchased by visiting the community center at the base of the tube runs the day that you want to snow tube. Tickets are on a first-come first-serve basis. The resort only accepts credit cards, no cash or check.
- To receive the ” Amenity Rate” you must be a property owner, a homeowners’ guest, a timeshare owner, or a lodging guest on a Sapphire Valley Resort property with a valid Amenity Card. You can also be a VRBO/AirBnB (or other service) guest at a property on the resort that is in good standing with a valid Amenity card.
- For military rate you must present valid military ID.
- Please add $6.50 for a snowboard rental.
DISCOUNTED RATES
- GROUP: Discounted rates are reserved for organized groups booked in advance, for groups of 10 or more. Please call the resort to schedule.
RENTAL EQUIPMENT & CLOTHING
Rental equipment is available. Rental clothing isn’t available but they do have a shop selling limited clothing items.
THINGS TO KNOW
- You can only purchase tickets at the community center at the base of the mountain on the day you plan on visiting. Its best to arrive before they open to ensure you can secure tickets for they are sold on a first-come first-serve basis.
- You can purchase multi-day tickets to ensure you have tickets for the days you plan on visiting from the community center. But these multi-day tickets can only be purchased the first day you plan on visiting the resort. For example, if you plan on visiting the resort on Sat and Sun you cannot go Friday to purchase multi-day tickets, you can only purchase them that Sat morning.
- It is best to download, print out, and fill out waiver forms BEFORE purchasing tickets in order to save time.
- Minimum age for snow tubing is 2 and up.
- The resort only accepts credit cards, no cash or check.
BOOK YOUR EXPERIENCE
Click the link to visit the official website.
OTHER AMENITIES AVAILABLE AT THIS LOCATION
ON-SITE DINING
The community center at the base of the mountain has an on-site restaurant.
INSTRUCTION
The resort has numerous ski and snowboard lesson options for all ages and skill levels.
RETAIL STORE
There is a retail store on-site that offers wintersports clothing and equipment as well as gifts and apparel.
VISIT LOCATION PAGE
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OTHER ACTIVITIES AT THIS LOCATION
Snow Skiing Ski Sapphire Valley
Ski Sapphire Valley offers a calm, beginner-friendly skiing experience with gentle slopes, a simple layout, and a welcoming atmosphere ideal for families and new skiers. Its modest size and scenic Blue Ridge Mountain setting create a laid-back alternative to the larger, more crowded ski resorts.
Snow Tubing Ski Sapphire NC
Ski Sapphire Valley’s Frozen Falls Tube Park offers a fun and easygoing snow tubing experience with a 500-foot run, a convenient moving sidewalk lift, and a scenic Blue Ridge Mountain setting that makes it perfect for families and first-time snow-goers.
Snow Skiing Ski Sapphire Valley
Ski Sapphire Valley offers a calm, beginner-friendly skiing experience with gentle slopes, a simple layout, and a welcoming atmosphere ideal for families and new skiers. Its modest size and scenic Blue Ridge Mountain setting create a laid-back alternative to the larger, more crowded ski resorts.
Snow Tubing Ski Sapphire NC
Ski Sapphire Valley’s Frozen Falls Tube Park offers a fun and easygoing snow tubing experience with a 500-foot run, a convenient moving sidewalk lift, and a scenic Blue Ridge Mountain setting that makes it perfect for families and first-time snow-goers.
ACTIVITY AT OTHER LOCATIONS
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Snowboarding Beech Mtn NC
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Snowboarding Appalachian Ski Mtn NC
Snowboarding at Appalachian Ski Mtn. offers smooth runs, reliable snow, and some of the best-maintained terrain parks in the region. Its nighttime riding, inviting atmosphere, and convenient High Country location make it a standout destination for both new and experienced riders.
Snowboarding Cataloochee NC
At Cataloochee, snowboarding thrives on reliable snow and a relaxed vibe rather than steep challenge and big airs. Whether you’re just learning to link heelside turns or cruising through the terrain park, the setting is friendly, accessible, and full of mountain character.
Snowboarding Hatley Pointe NC
Hatley Pointe offers a modern, boutique snowboarding experience with smooth terrain, strong snowmaking, and minimal crowds. Recent upgrades and a welcoming atmosphere make it stand out as one of the most polished and enjoyable mountains in the region.
Snowboarding Sugar Mountain NC
With over 100 acres of skiable terrain and a vertical drop of 1,200 feet, riders can carve their way down long, sweeping runs or challenge themselves on steeper slopes.
Snowboarding Beech Mtn NC
Situated at an altitude of 5,506 feet—the highest ski destination east of the Rockies—the resort offers crisp, stable temperatures that help preserve both natural snowfall and artificial snow thanks to 100% slope coverage.